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Request for proposals issued for twinning of Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett
The Alberta government says it is moving forward on the twinning of Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett, more than two years after the project was first announced by then-premier Jason Kenney.Premier Dani...
Nov 25, 2022
Ponoka town council renews residential and business incentive attraction programs
Ponoka town council has renewed its Residential and Business Incentive Programs for 2023. Town officials say the purpose of these incentive programs is to continue attracting new residents and busines...
Nov 25, 2022
Alberta government aiming to strengthen addiction treatment for youth and young adults
Alberta's government says it will expand opioid addiction supports to youth and young adults to support recovery and prevent overdose deaths.As part of Alberta's recovery-oriented system of care, the ...
Nov 25, 2022
Canada takes gold, silver as monobob makes its World Cup debut in Whistler
WHISTLER, B.C. - Canada's Bianca Ribi captured gold medal in women's monobob at the first bobsled World Cup event of the season in Whistler, B.C., Friday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native finished the ...
Nov 25, 2022
Inquiry document says Bergen, PM talked about setting 'bad precedent' with convoy
OTTAWA - Notes taken during a conversation between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Conservative leader Candice Bergen shed more light on their discussion about reaching out to "Freedom Convoy...
Nov 25, 2022
Another notable increase in flu cases throughout AHS Central Zone last week
There has been a notable increase in the number of flu cases in central Alberta over the past week.According to the latest stats from Alberta Health Services (AHS), there were 339 laboratory-confirmed...
Nov 25, 2022
Red Deerians open up home for Christmas tree display once again
Two passionate Red Deerians are once again at it with their amazing Christmas tree display this weekend.Visits to the home of Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk to see their 130+ trees are by donation to t...
Nov 25, 2022
Alberta NDP releases alternative throne speech ahead of fall session
The Alberta NDP released an alternative throne speech on Friday that describes its priorities for the Fall Session of the Alberta Legislature, namely affordable living, protecting and strengthening pu...
Nov 25, 2022
MLA Jason Stephan discusses ways to hold government accountable at town hall
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan discussed the need for more transparency and accountability in government at his town hall meeting Thursday evening.Dozens of locals gathered at the Alberta Sports Hal...
Nov 25, 2022
Harjit Sajjan tweets about raising Qatar human rights at World Cup after criticism
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has tweeted about raising human rights concerns during his visit to Qatar for the World Cup after opposition criticism. The NDP and the Bloc t...
Nov 25, 2022